How to Pronounce Sack

To pronounce "sack", say SACK — one syllable, IPA /sæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “sack”

"sack" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sac, sak — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sack mean?

noun

  1. A bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel.
  2. The amount a sack holds; also, an archaic or historical measure of varying capacity, depending on commodity type and according to local usage; an old English measure of weight, usually of wool, equal to 13 stone (182 pounds), or in other sources, 26 stone (364 pounds).

    “The American sack of salt is 215 pounds; the sack of wheat, two bushels. — McElrath.”

verb

  1. To put in a sack or sacks.

    “Help me sack the groceries.”

  2. To bear or carry in a sack upon the back or the shoulders.

Synonyms

bagpoketotehayrackpink slipthe axethe bootlootransack

Words that rhyme with sack

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

pouchpockethammocknetsacqueshiftchemise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sack"?▾

"Sack" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sack"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sack" is /sæk/.

What does "sack" mean?▾

Sack: A bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel.

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